The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 8, 2025

  Based on interviews, record review, facility document review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure staff used safe laundry transport techniques to prevent accidents for 1 (Resident #1) of 11 residents reviewed for accidents and hazards. Findings include: A review of a facility policy titled, Resident Rights, dated 11/01/2022, indicated residents have a right to a safe environment. A review of Resident #1's Admission Record, indicated the facility admitted Resident #1 with diagnoses which included generalized anxiety disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, abnormal gait and mobility, abnormal auditory perception, lack of coordination, cognitive communication, and a history of falls. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 23, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure food items stored in the freezer were covered or sealed to prevent potential freezer burn; expired food items were promptly removed/discarded by the expiration or use by dates; one of 2 ice scoops and 1 of 2 ice machines were maintained in clean and sanitary condition to prevent food and beverages contamination; staff washed hands prior to clean tasks and before handling clean equipment or food items to minimize the potential for contaminating food items; and cold food items were maintained at or low 41 degrees Fahrenheit while awaiting service to prevent potential food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF699Apr 28, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents who were trauma survivors received culturally competent, trauma-informed care in accordance with professional standards of practice and accounting for residents' experiences and preference in order to eliminate or mitigate triggers that may cause recurring traumatization for 3 (Residents #24, #91 and #96) sampled residents of 27 (Residents #1, # 6, #15, #16, #20, #23, #24, #26, #27, #28, #33, #35, #38, #42, #50, #58, #63, #66, #71, #72, #85, #91, #95, #96, #103, #105 and #165) sampled residents with positive responses to trauma informed care assessments. The findings are: 1. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 28, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure hall trays were transported on food carts in a manner to prevent the potential for cross contamination for 50 residents who received meals on the 100 Hall, 16 residents who received meals on the 200 Hall and 35 residents who received meal trays on the 300 Hall; foods stored in the freezer, refrigerator and dry storage area were covered, sealed and dated to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received meals from 1 of 1 kitchen; and dietary staff washed their hands before handling clean equipment or food items. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 3, 2021

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure dietary staff kept their hair covered while in the kitchen; food stored in the freezer was tightly resealed after opening; leftovers were promptly discarded when beyond their safe date for use; food in nourishment refrigerators was dated and labeled; and kitchen equipment and floors were maintained in clean condition to minimize the potential for food borne illness for residents who received food from 1 of 1 kitchen and 4 (300 Hall, North 200 Hall, South 100 Hall and Southeast 100 Hall) of 4 nourishment rooms and refrigerators observed. […]